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System Software Developer

Cupertino, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • C++
  • Objective-C
  • Python
  • wireless communication
  • Wi-Fi
  • cellular protocols
  • system-level understanding
  • production-level code

Nice to have

  • mathematical foundations
  • mobile systems development
  • large, cross-functional teams

Role summary

Apple's CoreOS Power and Performance team seeks an experienced software developer to contribute to the development of high-quality, production software for billions of customers. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, or Objective-C, with mastery of Python, strong system-level understanding, excellent debugging skills, and a solid background in wireless communication (Wi-Fi or cellular protocols). The ideal candidate will be motivated, possess creative and critical thinking skills, and excel at cross-functional collaboration. Experience with mobile systems development is preferred.

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. The CoreOS Power and Performance team is looking for an experienced software developer to join us. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest Apple products and build high-quality, production software that ships to billions of Apple customers!

Description


We are looking for a motivated engineer with excellent programming, problem-solving, and communication skills, backed by a solid wireless communication background. You will enable continued innovation by identifying and collecting meaningful radio metrics to improve Apple products. To be successful in this role, you must have a solid software engineering background coupled with a strong system understanding and the ability to write production-level code.

Minimum Qualifications


Proficient in C, C++, or Objective-C, with a mastery of Python.
Proactive and self-motivated with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities. Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with different teams. Strong system-level understanding and excellent debugging skills. Good understanding of wireless communication, plus one or more of Wi-Fi or cellular protocols. B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications


Strong mathematical foundations. Experience with development on mobile systems. Experience working with large, cross-functional teams.

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